Mercedes-Benz CLA 2025– car dimensions: 4723 mm long, 1855 mm wide and 1468 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,055 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin centres on a 14-inch central touchscreen and 10.25-inch driver display running the latest MBUX with smartphone integration. Automatic climate control is fitted as standard. DISTRONIC adaptive cruise, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane-keeping assist all come as standard, making daily driving and parking straightforward.
Boot space measures 405 litres with the rear seats in place. Electric models add a 101-litre frunk under the bonnet for extra storage of cables or small bags.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked 750 kg on the electric models. Payload sits around 455 kg.
The cabin feels open and airy thanks to the standard fixed panoramic glass roof that runs from the windscreen to the rear with heat-insulating laminated glass and LowE coating. Front comfort seats come heated as standard with 4-way lumbar support. power adjustment and memory are widely fitted or pack items. More space than the prior model shows in headroom and overall room. The interior stays quiet on the road with a reduced, high-tech layout focused on large screens.
Euro NCAP five stars overall. Best Performer 2025 with 94% adult, 89% child, 93% vulnerable road users, 85% safety assist.
Standard centre airbag, active bonnet, AEB for vehicles/pedestrians/cyclists, blind-spot assist, DISTRONIC, lane support, driver status monitoring, eCall.
Electric models use multi-source heat pump as standard for efficient cabin preconditioning. petrol/hybrid variants available with 48-volt tech.
ASSYST flexible service indicator. intervals commonly around two years or based on use.
Warranty typically four years/50,000 miles in some markets.
Fuel and energy use vary by powertrain. Full-electric versions with the 85 kWh battery post low combined consumption figures and long WLTP ranges, aided by the standard multi-source heat pump and efficient 800-volt architecture that supports fast DC charging. Mild-hybrid petrol models deliver competitive combined economy in the mid-single-digit litres per 100 km range depending on market and engine.
Servicing follows the ASSYST system that adapts intervals to actual driving. Some markets quote roughly two-year or 20-30,000 km checks. No free scheduled maintenance is standard in all regions. prepaid plans are offered in places. Warranty cover is typically four years or 50,000 miles for basic and powertrain in key markets.
Safety kit is extensive from the base. The car scored five Euro NCAP stars and topped the 2025 Best Performer list. Standard equipment includes a centre airbag (first in class), multi-stage high-voltage protection on EVs, active bonnet, comprehensive AEB that works with pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, blind-spot monitoring, ATTENTION ASSIST-style driver monitoring, lane keeping and DISTRONIC distance assist. Doors remain openable after submersion tests.
Day-to-day the car is straightforward to live with: standard panoramic roof, heated front seats, power front seats with lumbar on most specs, dual- or multi-zone climate options, and quiet cabin. Over-the-air updates keep software current. Electric versions add a frunk and bidirectional charging readiness on some.
Length 4723 mm, Width 1855 mm, Height 1468 mm, Wheelbase 2790 mm (CLA 2025 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz Technical Data, official Mercedes-Benz X post, media.mbusa.com and UK brochure.